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The Diva who paused her PHD to open a wine bar (Ft. Kirstie Petrie) | Ep 50 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 50 features Kirstie Petrie — wine expert, entrepreneur, and the diva who paused her PhD to open a wine bar in 8 weeks. This conversation is about action over overthinking, impulsivity as strategy, and trusting yourself enough to just do the thing before your brain talks you out of it.Kirstie breaks down how taking impulsive action builds confidence faster than planning ever could, why dialogue beats writing for processing ideas, and the difference between gut feelings (quiet whispers) and anxiety (loud screaming). Plus: Kirstie's diva collection includes Beyoncé's work ethic, Kanye's delusional self-belief, and Leslie Knope's eternal optimism. Because you can't find everything you need in one person, so you build your own pantheon.What's stopping you from doing the thing you keep thinking about? Let us know.Kirstie Petrie is a wine expert and entrepreneur. Follow her work and learn more about fabulous wine and taking action without permission.Insta: @kapetrie_._Chapters:0:00 Intro3:49 Diva Moment: Opening A Wine Bar In 8 Weeks35:22 Impulsivity As Confidence-Building Strategy1:06:23 Shapeshifting & Code-Switching1:37:02 AI Therapy: Claude vs ChatGPT (ChatGPT Is Toxic)1:41:17 The Power Of Debate & Confrontation1:44:37 Democracy Table: Multiple Selves In Your Head1:46:19 Gut vs Anxiety (Gut Is A Whisper)1:56:09 Diva of the Week: Kirstie's Collection (Beyoncé, Kanye, Leslie Knope)#Wine #Entrepreneurship #Impulsivity #Overthinking #TakeAction #OkayDiva #Productivity #SelfBelief #AITherapy #Claude #QueerPodcast #BrisbanePodcast #WineExpert #DoBigThings

Met Gala 2026 Looks Rated: The Serves and Chops | Ep 49 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 49: We're rating every look from Met Gala 2026!! GIRL let's be clear, there were alot that completely missed the assignment and others who changed the game. The theme was "Fashion Is Art". We break down who understood it and who showed up in a basic gown thinking they nailed it. Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala after a 10-year absence as co-chair, wearing a sheer crystal skeleton gown with a feathered train that had everyone losing their minds. Sabrina Carpenter wore an actual dress made from 1960s film strips from the movie "Sabrina." Sam Smith served one of the best looks of the night. Emma Chamberlain gave us Starry Night realness without it being costume-y. And Robert Wun (designer) absolutely dominated this year with multiple incredible pieces. We promise to skip every man who showed up in a boring suit because if you're not going to try, neither are we. Which Met Gala 2026 look was your favorite? Who completely missed the theme? Let us know in the comments. 0:00 Intro: Diva Moments & Purple = Death Debate7:35 Met Gala 2026 Begins: Rihanna, A$AP Rocky11:30 Beyoncé's 10-Year Return (Skeleton Diamond Gown)18:02 Sabrina Carpenter's Film Strip Dress (STUNNING)23:27 Emma Chamberlain's Starry Night Moment35:40 Sam Smith Serves (Best Look Of The Night)42:00 Robert Wun Designer Appreciation46:36 Katy Perry AI-Generated Realness50:54 Diva of the Week: Ros Hernandez, Sam Smith, Robert Wun

A Heated Diva Rivalry | Ep 48 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 48 features Ashanti; actress, YouTuber, writer, and the most passionate hockey fan you'll ever meet. We dive deep into "Heated Rivalries," the gay hockey romance show taking over the internet, debate whether the actors are actually dating, and break down why Hudson Williams is absolutely a bottom. Ashanti walks us through her hockey obsession, from NHL teams to the 2026 Olympics figure skating drama (shout out Alyssa Liu). We also get into a country music debate after she names Kelsea Ballerini and Gracie Abrams as her favorite artists, discuss why 22-episode TV seasons had too much filler (One Tree Hill, Grey's Anatomy, Teen Wolf), and argue about whether Cheetah Girls 3 is actually good (Ashanti says yes, the soundtrack slaps). Plus: Drag Race Season 12 recommendations, single mom appreciation, Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, and Ashanti's hot take that men suck. This episode gets heated in the best way. Are you Team Heated Rivalries or have you not watched it yet? Drop your hockey takes below. 0:00 Intro: Ashanti's Diva Moment (Self-Funded NYC Trip) 5:15 Hockey Obsession & Heated Rivalries Deep Dive 12:40 Are François Arnaud & Connor Jessup Dating? 18:30 Figure Skating Icon Alyssa Liu 22:45 Country Music Debate (Kelsea Ballerini vs The Haters) 28:10 TV Show Filler Episodes: 22 vs 10-16 Episode Seasons 35:20 Cheetah Girls 3 Is Good Actually 38:45 Diva of the Week: Single Moms & Activists #Hockey #HeatedRivalries #FigureSkating #CountryMusic #OkayDiva #QueerPodcast #GayHockeyRomance #AlyssaLiu #DragRace #BrisbanePodcast #LGBTQ #PopCulture

Madonna Tribute: The Diva Queen of Pop | Ep 47 | Okay Diva Podcast

This is our Madonna tribute. We break down the Queen of Pop's most iconic eras, debate why she's still the blueprint every pop star is chasing, and ask the question: can anyone reach Madonna-level impact in 2026? We walk through Material Girl, Vogue, True Blue, Confessions on a Dance Floor, and preview Confessions 2 (dropping soon). We discuss Madonna's fierce marketing genius like taking over the Grindr grid to promote the new album. At 67 she's still redefining what pop stardom looks like. We also debate whether current artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, or Charli XCX have what it takes to sustain decades of cultural dominance the way Madonna, Beyoncé, and Gaga have. This episode also covers how music has evolved from the distinct sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 2010s into the oversaturated landscape of the 2020s, and what that means for the next generation of megastars. 0:00 Intro: Diva Moments & Noah Kahan's New Album 5:42 Madonna on Grindr? 8:15 Breaking Down Madonna's Eras: Material Girl, Vogue, True Blue 15:30 Confessions on a Dance Floor & The Hung Up Revolution 22:18 Can Anyone Be The Next Madonna? (Sabrina, Chappell, Charli) 28:45 Music Industry Evolution: 2020s Oversaturation Problem 35:12 Diva of the Week: Crystal Methyd (All Stars Hype) 38:50 Diva of the Week: Adele (Divorce babes, Divorce) #Madonna #PopMusic #MusicHistory #MaterialGirl #Vogue #PopCulture #DivaEnergy #OkayDiva #MadonnaEras #CrystalMethyd #Adele #DragRace #QueerPodcast #BrisbanePodcast #LGBTQ #PopIcons

Are All Actors Divas Or Do Divas Just Become Actors? | Ft. Yianni Sines | Ep 46 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 46 features actor, writer, and producer Yianni, who currently is on stage with Brock in a Brisbane production. Classically trained, working across theater, and fully convinced he's not a diva. We spend the episode proving him wrong. Yianni argues he's too paranoid, too concerned with what people think, too aware of how he's perceived to qualify as a diva. Brock counters: sending Instagram reels during rehearsal is textbook diva behavior. The way he carries himself, the way he interacts with people, the confidence he doesn't realize he has, it's all there, he just can't see it, yet. This becomes a full dissection of what actually makes someone a diva. Is it attitude? Confidence? Not caring what people think or just appearing like you don't? Can you be a diva without knowing it? And if everyone around you says you are, but you refuse to accept it, does that make you more or less of a diva?Do you have to know you're a diva to be one, or does denying it just prove the point? Let us know. Yianni is an actor, writer, and producer working across Brisbane theater. Follow his work before the inevitable moment he realises we were right. Insta: @yiannisines Website: www.yiannisines.com 📍 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: Brittany Broski Energy 1:30 Meet Yianni: Actor, Writer, Producer 2:18 Diva Moment: Moving to the Bahamas at 19 (Cyclone Edition) 6:16 Studying Acting in New York (The Cost Breakdown) 7:22 Life Talk 22:11 Touched By An Angel, Princess Di 23:00 Favorite Roles & Six Characters in Search of an Author 31:48 Are You A Diva? (Yianni Says No, We Disagree) 37:19 Twitter vs X: The Dead Name Debate 39:05 The Child Actor Debate: Should Kids Work For Profit?42:03 Bitcoin, Child Trafficking & Wrapping This Up Before We Get Cancelled